as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
if you hang around until my husband gets home, you can meet him
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Recent Examples of hang around
The Leafs themselves didn’t want to hang around and soak up their surroundings and their victory.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 May 2025
His actions or lack thereof during the Dirty War hung around him as unanswered questions, even as the Vatican dismissed allegations against him.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
Oscar winner Sam Rockwell popped up mid-season and laid down a killer monologue, then hung around long enough to qualify in supporting rather than guest actor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2025
He’s had 44-save and 43-stop outings to keep the Kings hanging around despite being severely outplayed.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 May 2025
His actions or lack thereof during the Dirty War hung around him as unanswered questions, even as the Vatican dismissed allegations against him.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
Oscar winner Sam Rockwell popped up mid-season and laid down a killer monologue, then hung around long enough to qualify in supporting rather than guest actor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2025
He’s had 44-save and 43-stop outings to keep the Kings hanging around despite being severely outplayed.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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Where to Watch Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* remains in theaters following its May 2 release.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the baseline 10% tariff Trump announced April 2 will remain in effect for most U.K. imports, which could lead to higher prices for consumers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Home climate control often comes with trade-offs: a second-floor bedroom that stays five degrees warmer than the rest of the house, rising electricity costs during peak summer months, or the high cost of installing central air conditioning.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Shevchenko stayed at 135 for her next four fights, going 2-2.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Nine months is a long time to wait for a fix from Microsoft, and the company hasn't clarified what caused the delay.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Direct listings provide a path to market that can be slightly faster and more efficient—without needing roadshows, underwriting coordination or waiting for perfect market conditions, companies can often complete a direct listing on a tighter timeline.—
Joseph Lucosky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The rainy weather likely won’t stick around Central Florida, however.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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Sadly, the resulting gold nuclei do not stick around for long.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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